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Watercolour painting

 Subject
Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

 Sub-Series

Sketchbooks, 1821-1844

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/590/ADSW/01/03
Scope and Contents

Comprising sketchbooks with pencil, ink and watercolour sketches of geological features.

Dates: 1821-1844
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The papers are open for consultation by researchers using Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences. The Collections Research Centre [West Cambridge] is open from Monday to Friday, 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00. A prior appointment made at least two weeks in advance, and two forms of identification are required.
 Fonds

Water colours and sketches of southern Africa

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 191
Scope and Contents

Water colours and pen and ink sketches documenting Anderson's travels in southern Africa, accompanied by his original captions and explanatory notes. The original titles and captions have been enclosed in single quotation marks, and have been transcribed in the catalogue as found, with the exception of an egregiously offensive term used in some titles, which has not been transcribed. Where possible, modern place names have been supplied.

Dates: 1868 - 1890
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).